Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

This site has had 18 applications since 2002: 13 approved, 3 refused.

• 11/10858/LBC Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. Internal alterations. All works to West Wing.

  Decided 10 Feb 2012 Heritage and listed buildings
• 11/10857/FULL Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. All works to West Wing.

  Decided 10 Feb 2012 Full applications
• 04/06223/ADLBC Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  New double glazed window pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 24 May 2004 (RN: 04/03918/LBC)

  Decided 17 Sep 2004 Conditions
• 04/06129/ADFULL Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  Window design pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 16 July 2004 (RN: 04/03917/FULL)

  Decided 17 Sep 2004 Full applications
• 04/04202/LBC Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

  Decided 25 Aug 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
• 04/03917/FULL Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  Alterations to north block, to form new window opening at mezzanine level (Room ME2).

  Decided 16 Jul 2004 Full applications
• 04/03918/LBC Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  New window to north block at mezzanine level; internal alterations to three rooms at lower ground and mezzanine levels.

  Decided 16 Jul 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
• 04/03345/FULL Refused

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  Erection of new canopies and supporting structures on the River Terrace for retention throughout the year.

  Decided 4 Nov 2004 Full applications
• 04/03344/FULL Granted

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  Use of the courtyard for cultural and entertainment uses including the temporary installation of ancillary structures for a maximum period of 150 days per year.

  Decided 4 Nov 2004 Full applications
• 04/01512/FULL Withdrawn

  Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  Use of the terrace for cultural and entertainment uses, including the permanent retention of existing temporary cafe and terrace structures throughout the year.

  Decided 31 Mar 2004 Full applications

1. 25 Jul 2002

   Received by Westminster

2. 18 Sep 2002

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Oct 2002

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Westminster granted permission on 3 October 2002, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  11/10858/LBC Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

  External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. Internal alterations. All works to West Wing.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  11/10857/FULL Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

  External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. All works to West Wing.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  04/06223/ADLBC Submitted 6 Aug 2004 50 yards away

  New double glazed window pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 24 May 2004 (RN: 04/03918/LBC)

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  04/06129/ADFULL Submitted 3 Aug 2004 50 yards away

  Window design pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 16 July 2004 (RN: 04/03917/FULL)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  04/04202/LBC Submitted 2 Jun 2004 50 yards away

  Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

  04/03917/FULL Submitted 24 May 2004 50 yards away

  Alterations to north block, to form new window opening at mezzanine level (Room ME2).

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

• 26/04860/ADLBC Granted

  New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

  Details of external and internal signage strategy pursuant to Condition 7(E) of listed building consent dated 12th February 2021 (RN: 19/07816/LBC)

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/04843/ADLBC Granted

  New Zealand House 80 Haymarket London SW1Y 4TE

  Detailed design and specification of new blinds to NZH based on mock-up trials on-site pursuant to Condition 6(m) of listed building consent dated 12th February 2021 (19/07816/LBC).

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 26/04850/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  17 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8PG

  Detailed drawings of garage doors, roof lantern and any new lighting and flooring in the principal rooms pursuant to condition 6 (iii) (iv) (v) of listed building 18th August 2025 (RN:25/03417/LBC)

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Conditions
• 25/07120/ADLBC Granted

  72 - 74 Lancaster Gate London W2 3NH

  Details of new and altered doors and door architraves, including external faces of lifts (detailed elevations and sections at 1:10) pursuant to Condition 3 (A) of Listed Building Consent dated 14 December 2023 (RN: 23/00772/LBC) (Linked app: 25/07088/ADFULL)

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/04781/ADLBC Awaiting decision

  33A Dean Street London W1D 4PP

  Detailed drawings (1:5 and 1:20) of the Floor build up at all levels, fireplaces, doors, details of the materials (specification sheet) placed onto the flagstones at basement level, detailed methodology is required to show how any historic floorboards would be carefully lifted up and reinstated and a detailed methodology is required to show how the historic panelling will be removed, stores and reinstated pursuant to condition 3, 4, 5, 6 of listed building dated 1st August 2025 (RN:25/01948/LBC)

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Conditions